Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University is ranked #201 out of 439 National Universities in the US News Best Colleges ranking for the 2024 edition. According to the US News & World Report's "National Universities" category, Valparaiso University is ranked #176.

The university has been ranked 1001+ for two years in a row by THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking.

Teaching, Research, and Citations are each given 30% value in Times Higher Education's (THE) rating system.

Once you get a Form I-20 from your college, the visa application procedure may begin. Although you can pay the SEVIS fee at any moment during the application process, it is highly advised that you do so before you begin applying for a US visa.
You can fill out a DS-160 visa application after paying the SEVIS fee and receiving a receipt. An online application form is being used. The cost of Visa Application is USD 185 = INR 15,343.9. You must schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country after paying the visa application fee. You should apply for your visa early because the wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa type.

More than 60,000 members are a part of Valparaiso University's extensive alumni network. Many notable and successful people have graduated from the university. R. J. Q. Adams is an acclaimed American historian. Adam Amin is a popular radio and television sportscaster currently working with ESPN. Roy E. Ayers served as Montana's 11th governor. Fredrick Barton is a well-known novelist. Beulah Bondi was a famous actress who appeared in 'Vivacious Lady', 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'The Waltons'. Alys McKey Bryant was an aviation pioneer who trained pilots during WWI. There are several other names in the university's distinguished alumni list.

Yes, students can apply for part-time jobs while studying at Valparaiso University. International students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week during an academic term. Several options are available at Valparaiso University for students seeking for part-time work while they are enrolled in courses. Through Handshake, the Career Center's job and internship database for career development, students may discover on-campus employment. Off-campus job advertisements for community service student roles are also available to students who qualify for Federal Work Study.

Every year, more than 300 international students enroll at Valparaiso University.

In 2018, students from 38 countries studied at Valparaiso University. Around 7% of the students are international at the university.
The International Excellence Scholarship amounts range from $18,000 – $30,000, and the International On-Campus Housing Grant varies.

Yes, an average Indian student from tier 2/tier 3 cities can join Valparaiso University. International students from all around the world, including India, are welcome at Valparaiso University.

International graduate students must submit an application for admission, official transcripts, and English proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test).

Valparaiso University offers conditional admission to international students who are academically eligible for admission but do not meet the English proficiency requirements.

Valparaiso University offers students demonstrating exceptional high school achievement a variety of academic scholarships and merit awards. Students may also qualify for additional aid from federal and State of Indiana grant programs. In order to maintain any merit or academic-based award from Valpo, a student must maintain full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress. Some of the popular Valparaiso University scholarships for international students include:

All aspirants are automatically considered for academic scholarships. Depending on their academic application and supporting documents submitted during admission, aspirants are awarded scholarships. The financial aid and different scholarships offered to aspirants at the Valpo campus are:

Financial Aid: This refers to the financial aid disbursed to aspirants at Valpo University shortly before the Valpo semester. Under normal circumstances, students must visit the Financial Aid Office to receive this scholarship.

 Campus Scholarships

• Endowed Study Abroad Scholarships: This scholarship is offered by a few liberal donors as a means of assisting students. It helps students plan their studies abroad.

World Languages and Cultures Scholarships

• National Scholarships: National scholarships are offered to almost all students regardless of competition. In the past, most Valpo students received this scholarship. With the help of study abroad programme advisors, students can avail themselves of this scholarship.

• Inclusive Ireland Scholarships: This scholarship is offered to BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color) students studying abroad in Ireland. This scholarship is offered in collaboration with Diversity Abroad, Education in Ireland.

• Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to students studying Critical Need Language courses. For instance, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Bahasa Indonesia, Turkic, Russian, Korean, etc. Students can receive USD 3000 per summer and USD 4000 per semester or up to USD 5000 per year.

• Diversity Abroad Scholarships: To ensure all students have equal access to opportunities for traveling and studying abroad, students are offered this scholarship.

The minimum IELTS score required for undergraduate and graduate international students is 6.0 or a minimum TOEFL score of 75. It may also be necessary to submit extra English proficiency test results for international students whose first language is not English. Other requirements for English proficiency waivers offered by Valparaiso University include earning a degree from an approved institution where English is the predominant language of instruction or spending a minimum amount of time studying in an English-speaking nation.

Once you get a Form I-20 from your college, the visa application procedure may begin. Although you can pay the SEVIS fee at any moment during the application process, it is highly advised that you do so before you begin applying for a US visa.
You can fill out a DS-160 visa application after paying the SEVIS fee and receiving a receipt. An online application form is being used. The cost of Visa Application is USD 185. You must schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country after paying the visa application fee. You should apply for your visa early because the wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa type.